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Google Restores Key Permission for Nextcloud App

5/19/2025

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Google has reinstated the crucial "All files access" permission for Nextcloud's Android app, a lifeline after its revocation in late 2024 that severely hampered functionality. Andy Schertzinger, Nextcloud's Director of Engineering, expressed gratitude to the community for their support, highlighting Google's commitment to addressing user concerns in an era of heightened privacy awareness.

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Google has reinstated the crucial "All files access" permission for Nextcloud's Android app, a lifeline after its revocation in late 2024 that severely hampered functionality. Andy Schertzinger, Nextcloud's Director of Engineering, expressed gratitude to the community for their support, highlighting Google's commitment to addressing user concerns in an era of heightened privacy awareness.